Cree Sunset (Photo credit: John Spooner)
“Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.”
~Cree Indian Proverb
I weep with you, Mother Earth, as I hear the drills of fracking destroying your gift of water deep within
I weep with you, Mother Earth, as the coal puts forth more pollutants in the air so thin
I weep with you, Mother Earth, as we destroy the soil with our cancer-ridden compost
I weep with you, Mother Earth, as the grain you have given to us is tampered with and Monsanto is our guidepost
I weep with you, Mother Earth, as we litter our beaches with our castoffs
I weep with you, Mother Earth, that we seem to enjoy pollution as our handoff
I weep with you, Mother Earth, as our oceans are littered with garbage and filth, oil spills and toxins
I weep with you, Mother Earth, as we do not take seriously our actions
Mähsette Kuiuab Chief of the Cree indians (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I weep with you, Mother Earth as the coral disappears beneath the sea
I weep with you, Mother Earth, and hope we soon come to see your frantic plea
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Very well said and I too weep that the majority dismiss all of this change as the necessities of modern life. So, so, SAD….
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We can only hope that those with power and wealth wake up and make the difference we need…and those of us who have a voice, even if we do not have money, use what resources we have to speak up for what is needed…
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Reblogged this on advocatemmmohan aksharaalu.
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I am honored by your re-blogging! I hope we can all work together to save our Mother Earth! Thank you for your many visits to my blog,, M M Mohan!
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Thank you for the re-blogging, MM Mohan! I appreciate your help in making our world more aware. And I am honored that you found it worthy to be re-blogged. Thank you!
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Reblogged this on Jem Farmer and commented:
Thought-provoking words
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thank you so much, Jem!
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Most welcome
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I knew that had to be written by a native american. The only people that was ever fit to have america. The white man knows nothing but destruction. White man destroyed the land and a highly spiritual people and the white man will pay through self destruction.
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Yes, Jerry, it is awful what some White Males have done to our Native American people. The destruction continues with giving them the poorest land in the country to live on and interfering with their lives. Unfortunately, it seems it is again the White Male who is destroying the lives of ordinary American citizens. The savagery never seems to stop. I try not to use the word ALL–because there are gentlemen, like yourself, who are aware of what has happened and continues to occur. There are “white people” who do care about the Native American people and about Mother Earth. However, it seems we are the ones without the money. I know I am only one voice, but I have decided to join the other voices of writers–and continue to put these thoughts out there. Maybe one person will read something I write, and change their outlook and use their power and ability to make the change. I do not know–what else I can do? I sign every petition that comes my way to help those less fortunate. I sign every petition urging the rights of all people to be honored. I am not wealthy–my WordPress and internet are the only luxuries I have–and even with these, I am more fortunate that others. I have never had cable T.V. and I do not want it. I live very simply and try to keep the Earth green. I am only one person. But if enough of us “one person” try to live compassion, understanding and helpfulness, maybe we can change what is occurring. Wouldn’t it be great if that saying were posted on the billboards across our country?
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As I have seen it Johann, the white power knows nothing but to seek and conquer, to own all for himself. Then if it is not understood, then by all means destroy it. The spiritual, indigenous peoples of this earth (the meak) are the ones that will inherit it again. I reblogged your post but had to retract it because I’m expecting Skeeter Hagler to review my blog. He has 40 years of photography experience as well as a Pulitzer Prize winner (the link is below) in photography. Not not ashamed for him to see my feelings, however, for this I don’t want politics to over shadow the review. I can’t help others until I can help myself. 😉 http://www.skeeterhagler.net/pulitzer.html
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Understood…no problem…we have all been there or are going there one time or another. Good luck to you, Jerry!
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Thank you Johann, I did, however, make a separate page for it. I have it posted now but not posted in with the photos. It now has a dedicated page. http://kyeos.wordpress.com/cree-indian-proverb/
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Reblogged this on Keeping My Eye On the Sparrow.
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Reblogged this on Propel Steps.
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Thank you for the visit and the “re-blog!”
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Do you know about this?
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No, I did not! WOW! Ecuador may save the world! I loved the posting and reblogged it on my site. Thank you so much, Notetoponder for bringing it to my attention. Perhaps we can send it on to the White House—and similar measures could be taken in our country. I am disappointed that more people–i.e.scientists–are not speaking out about “fracking.” We have only 4 water basins in the USA—and, it seems our greedy corporations are determined to destroy our water supply. People need to become more aware. The movie screen people need to produce a film on it! I did see the documentary by Josh Fox on fracking –“Gasland.” Every American should see it! Thank you so much for alerting me to Ecuador’s Pachamama policy.
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You’re welcome 🙂 As a Canadian I’m fortunate enough to have David Suzuki in my backyard. You might find these posts interesting as well…
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Dear Notes to Ponder, My best friends are Canadians! Seriously! LOL…I live in Wisconsin…countryside…Thanks for the additional poems to ponder!
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Beautifully said.
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Reblogged this on annjohnsonmurphreeauthor.
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thank you for reblogging “Apology to Mother Earth”…I hope it helps Mother Earth! and thank you for your visits and likes! I appreciate your presence on my blog, Ann!
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thank you so much!
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This is a wonderful piece! When I went camping a few years ago, we hung the Cree Indian Proverb on our post…Thank you for visiting, and liking Sleepy Thoughts.
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Yes, I like your blog very much, Ms. Vee! I will return soon! Thank you for your visit! and your words!
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You’re welcome.
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You are so kind…thank you for visiting my blog!
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I loathe that power and wealth is most often so soulless.
Lovely words, well written and due.
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I try to live simple…and it is not easy in this materialistic world. One thing requires another thing…and soon I am caught in the web! But…I do what I can…share what I have…it is an unequal world. I live in a little ranch house that I would gladly share…but I live too far from the city and no one wants to drive this far. I am trying to sell it so that I can live closer to people…but it seems I am still waiting for the person who would like it. I guess we each should do as much as we are able and then a bit more. Not easy. Some people get annoyed with me for writing about Mother Earth. Some people get annoyed with me when I confront them with recycling. But then I think, if I did not ask the question to spare their feelings, am I condoning their living in the darkness? SO, they get annoyed! LOL I probably would not be conscious of Mother Earth if someone had not disturbed my sensibilities along the way! Thank you for your visit, WordsFallFromMyEyes (btw–love your name!) and for sharing your thoughts!
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thank you! I am not quite sure what the […] mean…but I am hoping it is positive. Thank you for your visit!
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thank you for your visit! and your comment …I do not understand the {…}….{…} but I presume it is positive! Thank you for visiting…I am so worried about our Mother Earth!
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powerfully said, Jane
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Dear Celestine, thank you! You are such a faithful follower…I have been away from the computer for a few days! Will be catching up on you!
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Jane, all of these “modern technology” elements do ruin, destroy and take away our vital Mother Earth, our land and trees are needed, along with our creatures. This was a beautiful, heart-felt and wishful “Plea.” I agree!
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Yes, it is sad what we have done to our Mother Earth. I knew YOU would agree! Thank you!
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